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  • Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.

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  • Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Southwick Commons, a 192-unit affordable housing development at 520 Brighton Ave. in Apopka, is now open and leasing one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.
Teresa Sargeant
September 9, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
A house stands in September 2025 on the Old Dixie Highway property proposed for the Gale Vista affordable-housing development. The latest plans call for 100 apartments, down from the 400 units proposed last year.
Teresa Sargeant
September 7, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Central Florida Preparatory School head of school Julia Najera cuts the ribbon Friday, Aug. 28, to celebrate the opening of the Robert A. Flanders Athletic and Performing Arts Center. The 24,000-square-foot facility includes a gymnasium, classrooms and space for athletic, academic and performing arts programs.
Teresa Sargeant
September 4, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The Apopka Police Department is housed in the Municipal Justice Building in downtown Apopka. APD said it will comply with a state directive requiring local law enforcement agencies to remove automated license-plate readers from rights-of-way along Florida’s state highway system.
Teresa Sargeant
September 4, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Apopka City Commission members meet July 1 at Apopka City Hall. The commission on Thursday, Sept. 3, adopted the city’s tentative fiscal year 2027 budget and a 4.6761-mill property tax rate. (Photo by Dana O’Connor)
Teresa Sargeant
September 3, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
An aerial map shows the three parcels outlined in red that make up the 3.48-acre Kelly Park Road Commercial property north of Kelly Park Road and east of Effie Drive. The Apopka City Commission unanimously advanced a future land-use amendment for the property on Wednesday.
Teresa Sargeant
September 3, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
A rendering shows the proposed four-story, 137-room Fairfield Inn and TownePlace Suites hotel planned for Floridian Town Center. The Apopka City Commission unanimously approved the hotel’s major development plan Wednesday, Sept. 2.  
Teresa Sargeant
September 2, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
A “For Sale” sign remained Wednesday at the vacant 350 E. Sixth St. property where Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka is seeking to revive plans for 24 affordable townhomes. Orange County property records identify Habitat as the owner of the proposed townhome parcels.
Teresa Sargeant
September 2, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Apopka Finance Director Blanche Sherman speaks during a city budget workshop in May. Sherman reviewed the city's proposed fiscal year 2027 budget with commissioners during a Sept. 1 workshop.  
Teresa Sargeant
September 2, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Patrick Prussing (back row, third from right) holds his Gene A. Batson Award while posing with luncheon attendees Aug. 27 at Highland Manor in Apopka. The award recognizes outstanding service and leadership in the Action Chapter of the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association.
Teresa Sargeant
September 1, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Southwick Commons, a 192-unit affordable housing development at 520 Brighton Ave. in Apopka, is now open and leasing one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.
Southwick Commons opens 192-unit affordable housing community in Apopka Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 9, 2026
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192-unit affordable housing development opens after years-long dispute with city.
A house stands in September 2025 on the Old Dixie Highway property proposed for the Gale Vista affordable-housing development. The latest plans call for 100 apartments, down from the 400 units proposed last year.
Gale Vista to return to Apopka DRC with apartment count reduced to 100 Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 7, 2026
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DRC also will review 106 homes at Crossroads and Springhaven amenities.
Central Florida Preparatory School head of school Julia Najera cuts the ribbon Friday, Aug. 28, to celebrate the opening of the Robert A. Flanders Athletic and Performing Arts Center. The 24,000-square-foot facility includes a gymnasium, classrooms and space for athletic, academic and performing arts programs.
Central Florida Prep opens new athletic, performing arts center Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 4, 2026
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24,000-square-foot facility marks completion of decades-long vision.
The Apopka Police Department is housed in the Municipal Justice Building in downtown Apopka. APD said it will comply with a state directive requiring local law enforcement agencies to remove automated license-plate readers from rights-of-way along Florida’s state highway system.
Apopka Police Department to comply with state order banning license plate readers Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 4, 2026
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FDOT directive requires equipment be removed from state-road rights-of-way
Apopka City Commission members meet July 1 at Apopka City Hall. The commission on Thursday, Sept. 3, adopted the city’s tentative fiscal year 2027 budget and a 4.6761-mill property tax rate. (Photo by Dana O’Connor)
Apopka adopts tentative FY27 budget, property tax increaseTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 3, 2026
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Commission restores disputed spending including City Hall renovations
An aerial map shows the three parcels outlined in red that make up the 3.48-acre Kelly Park Road Commercial property north of Kelly Park Road and east of Effie Drive. The Apopka City Commission unanimously advanced a future land-use amendment for the property on Wednesday.
Commercial development advances in Kelly Park area Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 3, 2026
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City moves forward with land-use changes for two properties.
A rendering shows the proposed four-story, 137-room Fairfield Inn and TownePlace Suites hotel planned for Floridian Town Center. The Apopka City Commission unanimously approved the hotel’s major development plan Wednesday, Sept. 2.  
Apopka approves Floridian Town Center hotel plan Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 2, 2026
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Fudge Road annexation advances as part of development’s roadway network.
A “For Sale” sign remained Wednesday at the vacant 350 E. Sixth St. property where Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka is seeking to revive plans for 24 affordable townhomes. Orange County property records identify Habitat as the owner of the proposed townhome parcels.
Habitat seeks to revive failed East Sixth Street townhome project Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 2, 2026
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Nonprofit warns additional costs could jeopardize 24 affordable homes.
Apopka Finance Director Blanche Sherman speaks during a city budget workshop in May. Sherman reviewed the city's proposed fiscal year 2027 budget with commissioners during a Sept. 1 workshop.  
Apopka commissioners scrutinize spending ahead of FY27 budget vote Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 2, 2026
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Nonprofit grants, Camp Wewa and legal services among issues debated at workshop.
Patrick Prussing (back row, third from right) holds his Gene A. Batson Award while posing with luncheon attendees Aug. 27 at Highland Manor in Apopka. The award recognizes outstanding service and leadership in the Action Chapter of the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association.
Prussing receives FNGLA chapter’s highest honor Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 1, 2026
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Gene A. Batson Award recognizes decades of service, leadership.



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